Effective API management is more critical than ever as AI-driven transformation gains pace. Recognizing this, Boomi has introduced a comprehensive API Management (APIM) solution as part of its Boomi Enterprise Platform. This offering combines Boomi’s existing API management capabilities with newly acquired assets from Cloud Software Group and APIIDA, creating a unified solution to address API sprawl, enhance security, and drive business growth.
Addressing API sprawl in the AI era
Boomi’s API Management addresses the challenge posed by the surge in API usage as GenAI adoption increases, by ensuring discoverability, governance, and scalability of APIs. This enables businesses to unlock AI’s full potential while maintaining control over their digital ecosystem.
While unveiling the solution on February 18, Boomi indicated that unlike standalone API management solutions, Boomi API Management is deeply integrated within the Boomi Enterprise Platform. This approach allows organizations to leverage Boomi’s integration, automation, and data management capabilities to create a seamless and powerful digital infrastructure.
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According to Sebastiaan Kalshoven, CTO of De Volksbank, “Boomi provides transparency across the entire API landscape, strengthening governance and security while enabling the implementation of internal and external developer portals. It brings together technical and business stakeholders, creating a clear view of realized business value.”
Key capabilities of Boomi API Management
“APIs underpin the global digital economy and play a vital role in the AI Era — managing them effectively is crucial for success,” said Ed Macosky, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Boomi. “By uniting industry-leading integration, automation, and data management, Boomi sets a new standard for API management and AI innovation — helping organizations achieve business outcomes faster.”
The solution’s features include:
• Fortified Governance – Secure and scale APIs to eliminate shadow APIs, enhance quality, and ensure AI-ready workflows.
• Infinite Scalability in the Cloud – Deliver superior performance and reliability with elastic cloud infrastructure that adapts to business demands.
• Unified Connectivity – Connect APIs, applications, data, and AI within a single platform to enhance efficiency, drive revenue growth, and lower costs.
What this means for ERP Insiders
Enhanced API governance leads to greater ERP efficiency. By implementing Boomi API Management, ERP users can eliminate API sprawl, ensuring that APIs remain secure and properly governed. Studies show that businesses leveraging structured API governance experience 40% fewer integration failures, improving operational efficiency. Thus, CTOs can use a strong API governance framework to reduce operational risks and prevent security vulnerabilities. Implementing Boomi’s API Management ensures compliance with enterprise-wide policies, improving overall IT security and system stability.
Scalability supports growing business needs. By allowing CTOs to efficiently scale integrations without compromising on security or performance, Boomi’s API Management makes it easier to accommodate new applications and AI-driven processes in the organization. Additionally, it provides elastic cloud scalability, ensuring that ERP integrations remain performant and reliable even as business demands grow.
Real-time data connectivity improves decision-making. Organizations using Boomi have reported a 30% increase in data accessibility, empowering decision-makers with up-to-date insights for strategic planning. By leveraging Boomi’s API Management, CTOs can create a seamless data flow across applications, ensuring that business leaders receive timely, accurate insights to drive innovation and efficiency.
